The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-15

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guest in the family of l.. G. Dodge
New Millinery goods in all the lates
Fall styles, at Miss L. G. Jackson's.
H. C. Ranney, ESQ.,, of Cleveland
was in town on Saturday last.
A larger crowd than usual is expect
ed at Deerdeld Fair, Sept. %, %, "a.
q. P. Waller. of Atwater, left Mon
day for Chattanooga, Tenn, via N. Y
P. q O..
TIE Court house steeple looks mucl
better. Even Justice is improved b.
repainting.
The Trumbull Co. Fair was held las
week. closing Saturday. 1t was wei
attended.
One fare for the round trip on tn,
l.. E. & s. r. Rsto the Deerfield Fai
Sept. % and "a.
Mr.. John Creighton spent the pas
week with his family in this city, re
turning to Beaver Falls. Pa, Sunday
The Deerfield Fair Association pays
larger premiums this year than evel
before. and more of them.
! Deerfield boasts of the best half-milt
race track in Northern Ohio. Good
racing on Friday and Saturday.
Rev. Andrew Wilson preached 6
| very interesting discourse on the
World turned upside down." Sunday
evening.
Mr.. 9 L. Gilbert has commenced
work on the cellar of the new residence
on Prospect street, which is to be
built this fall,
John B. Russell was elected trustee
and VIM. Fl. Wright clerk of the M.
E. Church, for term of five years, al
the election held last Wednesday.
A new and substantial stone cross
ing has been laid on Main street, al
the intersection of Prospect street
More of the same kind are needed.
Christ's test of discipleship, or who
are Evangelical Christians. is the sub
ject of the sermon in the Universalist
Church next Sunday evening.
The w. r. c. of Mcintosh Posi-
gave the first oyster supper of the sea
son last Saturday evening, in Opers
Block, which was well patronized.
Miss L. G. Jackson is receiving, this
week, large invoice of new Millinery
goods, direct from New York City.
All the latest styles. Call and see
them.
Letters remaining in the Postoffice
at Ravenna Sept. ls. 1887.
Miss Eva Ane. W. d. Clark, Thos
Thurley, Miss Mary Fealler, Mr.. w
Thompson. k
The Presbyterian Sabbath School o.
Streetsboro will give a jug-breakine
entertainment, at the Town Hall, on
Friday evening. Sept. 10th. Admis-
sion 10 cents.
After nearly ten days of patient fish
ing for the lost sand pump, at the gas
well. it was finally recovered about
O'Clock Friday afternoon. Drilling is
again progressing.
In the case of Wright VS. Barholt, an
action for the recovery of damages fol
biting off finger. the jury returned 6
verdict for the defendant. Plaintiff
has signified his intention to take the
case to the Circuit Court.
The September meeting of the Hor'
ticultural Society will be held on Wed
nesday, the 2lst inst, at the residence
of r. M. Risk, in Brimfield. Essay
by Geo. J. Streetor. All are cordially
invited. ANDREW WILSON, Sec.
Lester Olin purchased the Fletcher
farm, which was sold at auction last
Saturday. The price paid was $53. 81
per acre, and it is regarded as an ex,
eellent bargain. P. 81. Bean & Sor
were the auctioneers.
The Highland Union Fair, at Gar
rettsville, opened on Monday and con.
tinued three days. We understand
there Yves the usual large attendance
and large number of exhibits in the
various classes.
| Henrietta Garfield King. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. +. B. King, died OIL
Saturday last, Sept. 10th. at 10: 80 p. m
aged 8 months and days. Funera
from the family residence at p. m.
Sunday, Rev. VIM. Lucas officiating
Mrs. Jay Law and two sons, Orlo J
and Charlie, and Mrs. Chars. Clark
left Tuesday evening for Wichita
Kansas, where Messrs. Law and Clarl
have been since last spring, and hav
decided to make their homes.
The whipping post question is agi
tating some of the leading legal mind
of the country. For wife beating thi
would NO doubt be an effective remed,
as well as punishment in some degre
commensurate with the crime.
| We present our readers with thi
issue the magnificent speech of ou
candidate for Governor, Gen. Thoms
e. Powell, delivered at the opening G
the campaign, at Hamilton, O., Sep
7th. 1t is document well worth care
ful reading.